The first cable tramway in the metropolis of New South Wales was established at North Sydney,
the hilly nature of the ground there making such a system peculiarly suitable. Somewhat similar
conditions had weight when it was decided to establish a tramway to secure those portions of the
eastern suburbs lying adjacent to the harbor. This tramway, which runs from Ocean-street, Woollahra,
has a very tortuous course, and ends at the foot of King-street, city. It has now been in operation
about nine months, and, judging from the receipts, is regarded with a good deal of favor by the
residents of the districts which it serves. The powerbouse is situated at Rushcutters' Bay. As our
illustrations show, the works are of considerable extent. In fact, a great deal more money has been
expended upon the building and machinery than is warranted by the present necessities, but the reason
given was that, the system 'would necessarily be extended, and it would be cheaper to take time by the
forelock. The buildings cost about £20,000, and the machinery £24,000.